Lance Armstrong Story

Lance Armstrong problems

Lance Armstrong held a telephone press conference today announcing that he had
been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Attached are statements from Lance, Gary
Tooker [Motorola CEO] and the Motorola Cycling team.

Lance Armstrong Press Conference

Statement - October 8, 1996
I would like to thank everyone for coming and for calling in to hear what I
have to say today. I have some news regarding my health to share with you.

On Wednesday, October 2nd, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Prior to
seeing my doctor last week, I had been experiencing swelling and pain in one of
my testicles and had coughed up some blood. On Thursday, October 3rd, I
underwent surgery at St. David's Hospital here in Austin to have the malignant
testicle removed and the surgery was successful. A CT-Scan was also performed
the same day. The CT-Scan revealed that my condition has spread into my lungs
and abdomen. In terms of degrees of the disease, my condition is considered to
be advanced and, thus, yesterday I began my first day of chemotherapy
treatment.

I will undergo chemotherapy for at least nine weeks and then, depending on how
I respond to the treatment, may have to undergo more chemotherapy or other
procedures to fight this disease. I have the utmost faith in all the doctors
with whom I am working and I am determined to fight this disease and to
prevail. I would like to say a special thank you to the staff at St. David's
hospital for making my stay there as comfortable as possible and for protecting
my privacy until I was prepared to share this news with the press.

Due to this consideration, I have been able to speak with all of my
sponsors, with Team Motorola, and with my new team, Team Cofidis, prior to this
press conference.

My oncologist, Dr. Dudley J. Youman, was unable to be here today. However, he
has told me that the cure rate for testicular cancer in the advanced stage is
between 60% and 85%. Further, if I do beat this disease I have been assured
that there is no reason that I cannot make a full and complete recovery.

For now, I must focus on my treatment. However, I want you all to know
that I intend to beat this disease, and further, I intend to ride again as a
professional cyclist. I am unable to say today when I will be back in the
peloton but hold out hope that I might still participate in the 1997 season.

I want to finish by saying that I intend to be an avid spokesperson for
testicular cancer once I have beaten the disease. Had I been more aware of the
symptoms, I believe I would have seen a doctor before my condition had advanced
to this stage. I want this to be a positive experience and I want to take this
opportunity to help others who might someday suffer from the same circumstance
I face today.

During the next few months, I will be undergoing my treatment and will be
surrounded by my family and close friends. It will be a difficult time for me
and I would appreciate that any press inquiries into my progress be
communicated through my agent, Bill Stapleton. However, I will be available to
answer your questions myself for the next few minutes. Thank you.

Other Statements

The following statement was issued by Gary L. Tooker,
vice chairman and chief executive officer, following today's press
conference in which Lance Armstrong revealed he is battling cancer.

"I know I speak for all Motorola employees, as well as cycling enthusiasts
around the world, in expressing sadness at learning of Lance's condition.

Lance has been inspirational in his professional cycling career on behalf of
Motorola, always giving more than 100% to the sport and to his team. We know
Lance will summon the same courage he has shown in the past to win this most
recent personal challenge. Our prayers are with Lance, his mother, the
Motorola Cycling Team and all of those who are close to Lance."

From Jim Ochowicz

All the staff and members of the Motorola Cycling team extend their full
support to Lance and his family and will be at his side to support him
throughout this difficult time.

We now know that Lance is facing the biggest battle of his life, but
knowing him as we do we feel sure that he will face this new challenge with all
the strength of character that has made him one of the top cyclists in the
World.

Lance's efforts to beat this illness and his desire to bring awareness to this
form of cancer to men around the world reflect the courage of this young man to
turn his situation into a positive one. We hope that we can help him raise the
world wide understanding about this illness.